Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about John Thompson:

  • Full Name: John Robert Thompson Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Passed away at 78 (born September 2, 1941 – died August 30, 2020)
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Weight: Approximately 270 lbs (122 kg) during his playing days
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey number 25
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Archbishop Carroll High School (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Providence College (1960–1964)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 3rd round (25th overall) in the 1964 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1964–1966)
  • Championship Rings: 2 NBA Championships (1965, 1966) as a player with the Boston Celtics
  • Kids:
    • John Thompson III (son, former head coach of Georgetown University)
    • Ronny Thompson (son, former coach)
    • Tiffany Thompson (daughter)
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely available

John Thompson is best known for his coaching career, particularly as the head coach of the Georgetown University men’s basketball team, where he won an NCAA Championship in 1984 and became a pioneering figure in the sport.